Korg AX5G User manual

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Welcome!

Thank you for adding the TONEWORKS AX5G Modeling Sig-

nal Processor to your r ig. Whether you’re playing live or in the

studio, or practicing with headphones, the AX5G will give you

countless hours of great sounds!

To ensure a long and trouble-free relationship with your AX5G,

please read this manual carefully, and use it as directed. When

you’ve finished reading this manual, please keep it for future

reference.

What is ?

(Resonant Structure and Electronic circuit Modeling Sys-

tem) is Korg’s proprietary sound modeling technology which digi-

tally simulates a wide range of factors that affect the sound,

including the sound-producing mechanism of acoustic, electric,

and electronic instruments, the body and cabinet resonances

of these sounds, their acoustical sound field, the electrical and

electronic response of the mics and speakers that propagate,

these sounds, and even electronic circuit components such as

vacuum tubes and transistors.

Table of Contents

Precautions................................................................ 4

Introduction ............................................................... 5

Main features ........................................................................ 5

Front and rear panel.................................................. 5

Front panel ............................................................................ 5

Rear panel............................................................................. 6

Setup......................................................................... 6

Installing batteries .................................................................. 6

Basic connections................................................................... 7

Example of a connection to a guitar amp ................................ 7

Example of a connection to a mixer or recorder ...................... 7

Program mode........................................................... 7

Selecting a program............................................................... 7

Expression pedal ................................................................... 8

Creating your sound (Edit mode) ................................ 8

Signal flow ............................................................................ 8

Selecting effects and adjusting the main parameters ................ 8

Selecting and adjusting sub-parameters .................................. 9

Expression pedal settings........................................................ 9

Saving a program (Write mode) ........................................... 10

Checking the values saved in a program (Original Value)...... 10

Bypass and Mute ..................................................... 10

Bypassing the AX5G ............................................................ 10

Muting the AX5G................................................................. 10

Tuner ....................................................................... 11

Tuning procedure ................................................................. 11

Adjusting the tuner calibration.............................................. 11

Adjusting the pedal sensitivity............................................... 11

Restoring the factory preset programs...................... 12

Troubleshooting ....................................................... 12

Specifications........................................................... 13

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Precautions

Location

Using the unit in the following locations can result in a malfunction.

• In direct sunlight

• Locations of extreme temperature or humidity

• Excessively dusty or dirty locations

• Locations of excessive vibration

• Close to magnetic fields

Power supply

Please connect the designated AC adapter to an AC outlet of the correct

voltage. Do not connect it to an AC outlet of voltage other than that for which

your unit is intended.

Interference with other electrical devices

Radios and televisions placed nearby may experience reception interference.

Operate this unit at a suitable distance from radios and televisions.

Handling

To avoid breakage, do not apply excessive force to the switches or controls.

Care

If the exterior becomes dirty, wipe it with a clean, dry cloth. Do not use liquid

cleaners such as benzene or thinner, or cleaning compounds or flammable

polishes.

Keep this manual

After reading this manual, please keep it for later reference.

Keeping foreign matter out of your equipment

Never set any container with liquid in it near this equipment. If liquid gets into

the equipment, it could cause a breakdown, fire, or electrical shock.

Be careful not to let metal objects get into the equipment. If something does slip

into the equipment, unplug the AC adapter from the wall outlet. Then contact your

nearest Korg dealer or the store where the equipment was purchased.

THE FCC REGULATION WARNING (for U.S.A.)

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class

B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are de-

signed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a resi-

dential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio fre-

quency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruc-

tions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there

is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this

equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,

which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is

encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following

measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to

which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Unauthorized changes or modification to this system can void the user’s

authority to operate this equipment.

CE mark for European Harmonized Standards

CE mark which is attached to our company’s products of AC mains operated

apparatus until December 31, 1996 means it conforms to EMC Directive (89/

336/EEC) and CE mark Directive (93/68/EEC).

And, CE mark which is attached after January 1, 1997 means it conforms to

EMC Directive (89/336/EEC), CE mark Directive (93/68/EEC) and Low Volt-

age Directive (73/23/EEC).

Also, CE mark which is attached to our company’s products of Battery oper-

ated apparatus means it conforms to EMC Directive (89/336/EEC) and CE

mark Directive (93/68/EEC).

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO CONSUMERS

This product has been manufactured according to strict specifications and

voltage requirements that are applicable in the country in which it is intended

that this product should be used. If you have purchased this product via the

internet, through mail order, and/or via a telephone sale, you must verify that

this product is intended to be used in the country in which you reside.

WARNING: Use of this product in any country other than that for which it is

intended could be dangerous and could invalidate the manufacturer’s or

distributor’s warranty.

Please also retain your receipt as proof of purchase otherwise your product

may be disqualified from the manufacturer’s or distributor’s warranty.

Company names, product names, and names of formats etc. are the trade-

marks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

* Company names, product names, and names of formats etc. are the trade-

marks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

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Introduction

Main features

❑ Detailed and powerful modeling sounds delivered by Korg’s

modeling technology.

❑ 58 types of modeling effect variation are built in, and you can use up

to six different effects (including noise reduction) and volume pedal

simultaneously.

❑ You can edit all of the parameters for each effect in the four effect

categories (pre-effect, drive/amp, modulation, delay/reverb).

❑ Use these modeling effects to create your own sounds and store

them in internal memory as one of 40 user programs. In addition, 40

more programs are provided as presets for immediate use. (p.54

“Preset program chart”)

❑ The AX5G provides an expression pedal that lets you control not

only wah and volume but also many effect parameters, giving you

enormous possibilities for live performance.

❑ The Quick Assign function lets you easily assign a parameter to the

expression pedal with one touch.

❑ The delay sound is preserved when you switch between programs

that have the same delay type and TIME parameter [P1] setting. Simi-

larly, the reverb is preserved when switching between programs that

have the same reverb type.

❑ A built-in auto chromatic tuner lets you tune while bypassed or muted.

Front and rear panel

This section explains the switches and connectors on the AX5G’s front

and rear panels.

Front panel

1. Function selector

The operation of the up/down buttons and value knob will depend on the

mode that’s chosen by this selector. You’re in Program mode when this se-

lector is at the [PROGRAM] position, Write mode when at the [WRITE] posi-

tion, and Edit mode when at the [PRE FX]–[DELAY/REV-PARAM] positions.

2. Program/Value display

In Edit mode, this display indicates the effect type (F0–F9, d0–d7, A0–

A7, LE, nr, Cb), the parameter (P1–P5) or its setting (value).

In Write mode or Program mode, the display indicates the program num-

ber. When BYPASS/MUTE is active, the display indicates the name of

the note you’re tuning.

3. [▲(WRITE)], [▼(CANCEL)] buttons

In Effect mode, use these buttons to switch effect types or parameters.

By pressing the two buttons simultaneously, you can turn each effect

on/off. In Write mode, use these buttons to write a program.

In Program mode, you can press these buttons to increment or decre-

ment the program number in steps of 10. When you’re using the tuner,

use these buttons to adjust the calibration setting.

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4. Value knob

In Edit mode, use this knob to adjust the value of a parameter. In Write

mode, you can use this knob to specify the writing-destination for the

program. In Program mode, this knob acts as the master volume.

5. Program Up switch

In Program mode, use this to select programs. The program number will

increase each time you press the switch. When the program/value dis-

play is indicating a parameter value, the LED in the upper part of this

pedal will be lit or blinking. (It will blink if the currently-displayed param-

eter can be assigned for control by the expression pedal.)

6. Program Down switch

In Program mode, use this to select programs. The program number will

decrease each time you press the switch. In Edit mode, press this to

make the effect or parameter type appear in the program/value display.

When the program/value display is indicating the type of effect or pro-

gram, the LED in the upper part of this pedal will be lit or blinking. (It will

blink if the currently-displayed parameter can be assigned for control by

the expression pedal.)

7. Pedal setting switch

This switches the control target (volume, wah, or effect parameter) of

the expression pedal. In Edit mode, you’ll use this to make settings for

controlling an effect parameter from the pedal. (p.9 “Expression pedal

settings”)

8. Expression pedal LED

This indicates the on/off status of the effect that’s selected for control by

the expression pedal (ON: lit, OFF: blinking).

9. Expression pedal

Use this to control volume, wah, or a parameter of another effect. By

advancing the pedal all the way forward to egage the switch underneath

it, you can switch the effect controlled by the expression pedal on/off.

(p.9 “Expression pedal settings”)

Rear panel

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1. Input jack

Connect your guitar to this jack.

2. Output jack

Connect this jack to your guitar amp or headphones.

3. Power supply

DC9V

You can connect an optional AC adapter to this jack.

Setup

Installing batteries

1. Slide the cover of the battery case in the direction of the arrow, and

open the cover.

Insert four separately sold AA-size alkaline batteries, being sure to

observe the correct polarity (“+” and “-” markings), and close the

battery case.

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2. When using batteries, the power will turn on when you insert a guitar

cable into the AX5G’s INPUT jack. While the power is on, the display

will indicate the program number or other information.

The power will turn off when you remove the cable from the INPUT

jack.

Basic connections

Be sure to make all connections with the power turned off. If you fail to

use caution when making connections, you could damage your guitar

amp or speaker system, or cause malfunctions.

1. Use a guitar cable to connect the AX5G’s OUTPUT jack to your gui-

tar amp, mixer or recorder.

When making connections or turning on the power, lower the volume

of your amp or mixer so that you don’t hear noise

If you’re using headphones, plug them into the OUTPUT jack.

2. Connect your guitar to the rear panel INPUT jack.

If you’re using batteries, this will turn the power on.

3. If you’re using the optional AC adapter, connect it to the rear panel

DC9V power supply jack, and then plug the adapter into an AC out-

let to turn the power on.

4. Raise the volume of your amp or mixer to the appropriate volume.

Example of a connection to a guitar amp

INPUT

OUTPUT

DC9V

AX5G

AC adapter

to an AC outlet

Guitar amp

Input

Guitar

Example of a connection to a mixer or recorder

INPUT

OUTPUT

DC9V

AX5G

Headphones

Digital recorder

AC adapter

to an AC outlet

InputPhones

Guitar

Program mode

Settings for all the effects are collectively called a “program”.

The AX5G has 80 programs which 40 (01–40) of them are rewritable.

Programs 41–80 contain preset programs for immediate use. (p.54 “Pre-

set program chart”)

In Program mode, you can select programs by pressing the Program Down

switch or Program Up switch, letting you change instantly between sounds.

To enter Program mode, set the function selector to [PROGRAM]. (The

LEDs in the upper part of the Program Up/Down switches will light.)

Selecting a program

1. Make sure that the function selector is set to [PROGRAM].

In Program mode, the LEDs of both the Program Up and Program

Down switches will be lit.

When you turn on the power, you’ll be in Program mode regardless

of the position of the function selector.

2. Tu rn the value knob to adjust the master volume.

If you’ve connected the AX5G to a guitar amp, set the master vol-

ume to 50(Maximum value).

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3.

Press the Program Up or Program Down switch to select a program.

The program/value display shows the number of the program you selected.

Expression pedal

Each program specifies the expression pedal’s control target (volume,

wah, or an effect parameter). When you move the pedal up or down

while performing, the sound of the program will change accordingly.

By pressing the pedal setting switch, you can change the target con-

trolled by the expression pedal. Each time you press the switch, the con-

trol target will change in the order of VOLUME ➜ WAH ➜ FX PARAM ➜

VOLUME ..., and the LED for the target being controlled will light or blink.

VOLUME (LED=orange):

The pedal will operate as a volume pedal.

WAH (LED=red):

The pedal will operate as a wah pedal. In this

case, [PRE FX] will be assigned as a pedal wah.

FX PARAM (LED=green):

The pedal will control the effect parameter

specified by that particular program.

For a program that assigns the expression pedal’s control target as WAH or

FX PARAM, advancing the pedal forward will turn off the effect being con-

trolled by the pedal, and the expression pedal LED will change from lit to

blinking. Once again advance the pedal forward, and the effect being con-

trolled will turn on; the expression pedal LED will change from blinking to lit.

If the expression pedal’s control target is VOLUME, the position of the

volume pedal will control the volume of the selected program.

In the case of WAH or FX PARAM, the sound of the program will not change

until you actually operate the expression pedal after switching programs.

Creating your sound (Edit mode)

Signal flow

PRE FX

DRIVE/AMP CABINET

VOLUME PEDAL

MOD

DELAY / REVERB

NR

VOLUME PEDAL is available if the expression pedal’s control target is

set to VOLUME.

Edit mode is when the function selector is in one of the [PRE FX]–[DE-

LAY/REV PARAM] positions.

You can change the effect type for each category ([PRE FX], [DRIVE/

AMP], [LEVEL/NR/CAB/PEDAL], [MOD], [DELAY/REV]), and edit the

parameters to create your sound.

Selecting effects and adjusting the main parameters

[PRE FX], [DRIVE/AMP], [MOD], [DELAY/REV]

To select the effect you want to use in each of the categories [PRE FX],

[DRIVE/AMP], [MOD], and [DELAY/REV], set the function selector to

the appropriate position and use the [▲] or [▼] buttons.

The program/value display will indicate a value of F0–F9 (in the case of DRIVE/

AMP, d0–d7 or A0–A7), and the LED in the upper part of the program down

pedal will light (or blink), indicating that the effect type is being shown.

The effect list printed on the panel tells you the effect type that is selected.

By turning the value knob you can adjust the main (most important)

parameter for the currently selected effect. At this time, the program/

value display will indicate the value of the parameter, and the LED in the

upper part of the program up pedal will light (or blink) to indicate that the

parameter value is being displayed.

To turn an effect on/off, press both the [▲] and [▼] buttons simultaneously.

When an effect is on the effect type is shown, and when an effect is off

the display indicates “

”.

■ Quick guide

When you select an effect, the AX5G automatically sets the parameters

of that effect to their most effective values. In other words, you can cre-

ate great sounds just by choosing an effect for each of the categories

PRE FX, DRIVE/AMP, MOD, and DELAY/REV, without having to make

detailed parameter settings.

By adjusting the main parameters, you can tweak your sound to what

you have in mind.

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Selecting and adjusting sub-parameters

[PRE FX-PARAM], [DRIVE/AMP-PARAM], [MOD-PARAM], [DELAY/

REV-PARAM]

Here’s how to edit the sub-parameters of the effect you’ve selected for each

of the [PRE FX], [DRIVE/AMP], [MOD], and [DELAY/REV] categories.

When you press the [▲] or [▼] buttons, the program/value display will indicate

a value of P1–P5, and the LED in the upper part of the program down pedal

will light (or blink) to indicate that the parameter type is being displayed.

For the sub-parameters that correspond to P1–P5, refer to p.50 “Param-

eter List”.

Now you can use the value dial to edit the sound by adjusting the vari-

ous sub-parameters. At this time, the program/value display will indicate

the parameter value, and the LED in the upper part of the program up

pedal will light to indicate that the parameter value is being displayed.

If the effect is turned off, the program/value display will indicate “ ”

when you set the function selector to a [PARAM] position for that cat-

egory. If you want to edit the parameters of that effect, simultaneously

press both the [▲] and [▼] buttons to turn the effect on.

■ Quick guide

To select an effect and edit it to your taste, you should first adjust the main

parameters, and then adjust sub-parameter P1. In most cases, you’ll be

able to get the sound you want by adjusting these two parameters.

[LEVEL/NR/CAB/PEDAL]

Set the function selector to this position when you want to adjust the

program level, noise reduction, or cabinet modeling. Then press the [s]

or [t] buttons to cycle the display through “ ”(program level), “ ”

(NR sensitivity), “ ”(cabinet), and “ ”, “ ”(Expression pedal

target range). Use the value knob to adjust each parameter.

: Use the value knob to adjust the program level (0.0–10). A setting

of 5.0 is the standard value. Some effect settings may cause clip-

ping. If this occurs, lower the program level.

: Adjust the noise reduction sensitivity (0.0–10) so that you don’t hear

noise (hiss) when you’re not playing your guitar.

Depending on the guitar you’re using, notes may be cut off if you raise the

noise reduction value excessively. Adjust this so notes ring out naturally.

: Select the type (C0–C9) of cabinet modeling.

You can’t edit the cabinet model if the drive/amp model is off. In this

case, the LED will indicate “

”.

Cabinet modeling is associated with the drive/amp model. It works

only if the drive/amp model is turned on. When you change the drive/

amp model type, the most suitable cabinet model is selected auto-

matically.

Cabinet modeling is associated with the drive/amp model. It works

only if the drive/amp model is turned on. When you change the drive/

amp model type, the most suitable model is selected automatically.

: Specify the value of the parameter when the expression pedal is

fully returned toward yourself.

: Specify the value of the parameter when the expression pedal is

fully advanced away from yourself.

Effect/parameter type and parameter value display

When you press the Program Down switch in Edit mode, the program/

value display will indicate the effect type or parameter type (F0–F9, d0–

d7, A0–A7, P1–P5). When you press the Program Up switch, the pro-

gram/value display will indicate the parameter value. This gives you a

convenient way to check the current settings.

Expression pedal settings

Make the program/value display show the effect parameter (F0–F9, d0–

d7, A0–A7, P1–P5). Make sure that the LED of the program up pedal or

program down pedal is blinking, and then hold down the pedal setting

switch for about one second.

You can’t use the expression pedal to control a parameter for which the

program up pedal or program down pedal does not blink.

The program/value display will briefly indicate “ ”(Complete), and you’ll

be able to use the expression pedal to control the effect parameter.

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If the expression pedal’s control target is FX PARAM, changing the cat-

egory of the effect controlled by the pedal will reset the pedal control

target to the most useful parameter of the selected effect. (p.50 “Param-

eter List”)

If you set the expression pedal’s control target to FX PARAM, the corre-

sponding effect will automatically be turned On. If, in this state, you op-

erate the pedal or press the pedal setting switch once to select VOLUME

without editing the setting, the effect will automatically be turned Off again.

However, if you did operate the pedal or edit the setting, the effect will

remain On even if you press the pedal setting switch once again to se-

lect VOLUME as the target.

If the expression pedal’s control target is WAH, you can turn the function

select knob to [PRE FX] (the display will indicate “

”) or [PRE FX-

PARAM] and edit the WAH parameters. When the expression pedal’s

control target is WAH, changing the [PRE FX] effect type will switch the

expression pedal’s control target to VOLUME.

Saving a program (Write mode)

Here’s how to save (write) a sound that you’ve created.

If you switch to a different program in Program mode or turn off the power

without writing your settings into memory, the changes you made will be

lost.

1. Set the function selector to [WRITE].

2. Press the [▲(WRITE)] button. The program number will blink.

3. Use the value knob or the program up/down switches to select the

program in which you want to save your settings.

4. Press the [▲(WRITE)] button once again. The program will be saved,

and the program/value display will indicate “ ”(Complete) briefly.

The newly saved program will overwrite (i.e., replace) the existing

settings, so that the previous program in that location will be lost.

If you decide not to save the new program, press the [CANCEL] but-

ton to cancel the operation.

Checking the values saved in a program (Original Value)

In Edit mode, the original value LED in

the program/value display indicates the

parameter value that is saved in the

program.

When you use the knob or switches to

modify the value of a parameter, the

Original Value LED will light when that

value matches the value that’s already

been saved in the program (i.e., the

original value).

The original value LED won’t

light in Program mode.

Bypass and Mute

Bypass (which turns off all effects including noise reduction) and Mute

(which mutes the AX5Gs output) are convenient functions for use while

you’re adjusting your guitar amp, tuning during a live performance, or

switching guitars. Here’s how to use Bypass or Mute.

Bypassing the AX5G

Simultaneously press the Program Up and Program Down switches; all

effects will be bypassed. At this time, the program/value display will indi-

cate “

”.

Muting the AX5G

Simultaneously press and hold down the Program Up and Program Down

switches for about one second and the output will be muted. At this time,

the program/value display will indicate “

”.

When bypassed or muted, the Auto Chromatic Tuner will be active. To

cancel the bypass or mute function, press the Program Up or Program

Down switch (this will not change the program). At this time the value

knob will operate as the master volume.

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Adjusting the pedal sensitivity

If fully advancing the pedal does not produce the maximum effect or

volume even though the AX5G’s expression pedal / settings are

respectively set to minimum/maximum, or if the effect or volume does

not reach the minimum when you fully return the pedal, or if fully ad-

vancing the pedal does not switch the effect on/off when the expression

pedal setting is WAH or FX PARAM, use the following procedure to ad-

just the sensitivity of the expression pedal so that it will operate opti-

mally.

When adjusting the sensitivity, you should use your foot to operate the

expression pedal. Accurate adjustment may not be possible if you use

your hand.

1. Tu rn the power off.

2. While holding down the pedal setting switch and the [▲(WRITE)]

button, turn on the power. Continue holding down these two switches

until the program/value display indicates “ ”(Pedal).

3. Release your hand from the switches, and return the expression pedal

back towards yourself.

Return toward yourself

Ta ke your hand off the pedal

Tuner

The AX5G has a built-in Auto Chromatic Tuner.

You can calibrate the reference pitch (the note “A”) of the tuner in a

range of A438 Hz–A445 Hz.

Tuning procedure

1. The Auto Chromatic Tuner will be activated when the AX5G is by-

passed or muted.

If you want to tune silently, such as during a live performance, simply

mute the AX5G.

2. Play a note on your guitar and the program/value display will indi-

cate the name of the closest note.

Note names are indicated as follows.

CC#DD#EFF#GG# AA#B

Note name

Display

3. If your guitar is sharp (pitch too high), the Program Up switch LED

will blink. If your guitar is flat (pitch too low), the Program Down switch

LED will blink. In either case, more rapid blinking indicates that your

guitar is farther from the correct pitch.

When in tune, both the Program Up and Program Down LEDs will

light.

Adjusting the tuner calibration

When you turn on the power, the built-in tuner is set to a reference pitch

of A 440 Hz (concert pitch). You can use the [▲]/[▼] buttons to calibrate

this in the range of 438 Hz–445 Hz. When doing so, the program/value

display will indicate a value of 38–45.

When you turn off the power, the calibration adjustment you made will

be discarded and the AX5G will automatically be set to 440 Hz.

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4.

Advance the expression pedal forward to the position where the ef-

fect should turn on/off.

Advance pedal

5.

Take your foot off the expression pedal while it’s still advanced forward.

6.

The pedal will return by itself when you remove your foot. When the pedal

has returned by itself, press the [▲(WRITE)] button. The display will indi-

cate “ ”(Complete) and the sensitivity will be adjusted. After the display

has indicated “ ” the AX5G will automatically switch to Program mode.

If you decide not to carry out this adjustment, press the [▼(CANCEL)] switch.

Restoring the factory preset programs

Here’s how to restore (reload) the AX5G’s programs back to factory pre-

set programs.

When you execute this operation, all the programs you created and stored

inside the AX5G will be erased, and replaced by the factory programs.

1. While holding down both the Program Up and Down switches as

well as the [▼(CANCEL)] button, turn on the power. Continue hold-

ing down the pedal and switch until the program/value display indi-

cates “ ”(Reload).

2. Release your hand from the switches you were pressing.

3. If you wish to reload the factory settings press the [▲(WRITE)] but-

ton. The program/value display will indicate “ ”(Load) and reload-

ing will begin. When reloading is completed, the program/value dis-

play will indicate “ ”, and the AX5G will automatically enter Pro-

gram mode.

You can’t cancel the reload operation once you’ve pressed the [▲

(WRITE) ] button.

Never turn off the power while reloading.

If you decide to cancel the reload operation, press the [▼(CANCEL)]

button while the program/value display indicates “

”.

Troubleshooting

If you suspect a malfunction, please check the following points. If this

does not resolve the problem, please contact a nearby dealer.

1. Power does not turn on

❑ Have the batteries have run down? When the batteries run low,

the display will blink “ ”. We recommend that you replace the

batteries as soon as possible. If batteries become unusable, re-

move them immediately. Leaving drained batteries in the unit can

cause malfunctions such as battery leakage. You should also re-

move the batteries if you won’t be using the AX5G for an ex-

tended time.

❑ Have you have inserted a stereo cable into the INPUT jack?

When operating the AX5G on batteries, the power will not turn

on if you insert a stereo cable. Be sure to use a mono cable.

❑ Is the AC adapter connected to the rear panel DC9V jack?

❑ Is the AC adapter plugged into an AC outlet?

❑ Could the AC adapter be damaged?

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2. No sound

❑ Is the volume of your guitar turned down?

❑ Is your guitar cable connected correctly?

❑ Is your guitar cable broken?

❑ Are the DRIVE/AMP or PROGRAM LEVEL (LEVEL/NR/CAB/

PEDAL) parameters turned to a low value?

❑ Is the volume turned down for another effect?

❑ If VOLUME is assigned as the control target of the expression

pedal, could you have turned the volume down?

❑ Is the Mute function activated? Refer to “Bypass and Mute” (p.10)

and cancel the Mute function.

❑

Is the master volume turned down? Set the function selector to

[PROGRAM], and turn the value knob to adjust the master volume.

3. Effects don’t apply

❑ Could an effect be bypassed?

❑ Is the modulation “DEPTH” or the delay/reverb “MIX” set to a low

value?

❑ Is the AX5G in Bypass mode? Refer to “Bypass and Mute” (p.10)

and cancel the Bypass function.

4. High frequencies are distorted when using ACOUSTIC

(AC SIM)

❑ Are you applying too much drive? Lower the DRIVE/AMP [GAIN]

setting.

❑ Are you using a guitar that has high output humbucking pickups?

Lower the volume of your guitar.

5. Sound connected to the guitar amp is distorted, or

sounds wrong

❑

Is the AMP parameter “P5” (AMP/LINE) set to “ Ln ” (LINE)? Change

the AMP parameter “P5” (AMP/LINE) setting to “A1”–“A3” (AMP).

❑ Is the DRIVE/AMP [VOLUME] setting or the PROGRAM LEVEL

(LEVEL/NR/CAB/PEDAL) [LEVEL] setting raised excessively?

Specifications

Number of effects: Pre-effect types: 11

(Pre-effect 10 + Pedal-wah 1)

Drive/Amp Model types: 16

Cabinet Model types: 10

Modulation Effect types: 10

Delay Effect types: 5

Reverb Effect types: 5

Noise Reduction: 1

Number of programs: 80 (40 user/40 preset)

Audio input: 1/4” (mono)

Audio output: 1/4” (stereo TRS)

Signal processing: A/D conversion: 24 bit

D/A conversion: 24-bit

Sampling frequency: 31.25 kHz

Tuner: Detection range : A0–E6

Calibration: A=438–445 Hz

Power supply: Four alkaline AA batteries (continuous use

of eight hours) or DC9V (separately sold)

AC adapter

Dimensions (W ✕ D ✕ H): 249 ✕ 143 ✕ 44 mm /

9.8 ✕ 5.6 ✕ 1.7 inches

Weight: 650 g / 22.9 oz.

Included items: Owner’s manual

Options (separately sold):

DC9V AC adapter

* Specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice for improve-

ment.

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Parameter List

* This is the parameter that will be automatically assigned for control by the pedal if you change the effect type within a category that includes

the effect currently assigned for pedal control.

* Il s’agit du paramètre automatiquement assigné à la pédale si vous changez le type d’effet à l’intérieur d’une catégorie incluant l’effet

actuellement assigné à la pédale.

* Dies ist der Parameter, der automatisch zur Steuerung durch das Pedal zugewiesen wird, wenn du den Effekttyp innerhalb einer Kategorie

umstellst, die den aktuell zur Pedalsteuerung zugewiesenen Effekt enthält.

Parameters that can be controlled by the pedal.

Paramètres pouvant être contrôlés par la pédale.

Parameter, die durch das Pedal gesteuert werden können.

PRE FX

Main Parameter P1 P2 P3 P4

F0 COMPRESSOR SENS * 1...10 LEVEL 0...10 - - - - - -

F1 PICKUP SIMULATOR TYPE HS, SH LEVEL * 0...10 PHASE 1...10 PHASEMIX -10...10 SENS 0...10

F2 AC SIMULATOR TOP * 1...10 BODY 1...10 TYPE 1,2,3,4 MIX 0...10 - -

F3 SLOW ATTACK ATTACK * 1...10 - - - - - - - -

F4 AUTO WAH SENS/POL 0...10, -0...-10 ATTACK * 1...10 ORDER Pr/Po TYPE 47 / 48 - -

F5 U-VIBE/PHASER SPEED * 1...10 DEPTH 0...10 ORDER Pr/Po TYPE U1,U2,or,bL MANUAL 1...10

F6 CHORUS/FLANGER SPEED * 1...10 DEPTH 0...10 RESO 0...10 MANUAL 1...10 - -

F7 OCTAVE EFFECT * 0...10 DIRECT 0...10 - - - - - -

F8 RING MODULATOR OSCFREQ * 0...10 EFFECT 0...10 DIRECT 0...10 FILTER 1...10 - -

F9 DRONE KEY A...G# MIX * 0...10 RESO 1...10 - - - -

WAH

Main Parameter P1 P2 P3

WAH MANUAL * 0...10, -0...10 ATTACK 1...10 ORDER Pr/Po TYPE 47/48

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DRIVE/AMP

Main Parameter P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 Cabinet

d0 TUBE OVERDRIVE GAIN* 1...10 TONE 0...10 VOLUME 0...10 - - - - - - C0 TWEED 1x8

d1 BOUTIQUE OVERDRIVE GAIN* 1...10 TONE 0...10 VOLUME 0...10 - - - - - - C1 TWEED 1x12

d2 FAT DISTORTION GAIN* 1...10 TONE 0...10 VOLUME 0...10 - - - - - - C2 TWEED 4x10

d3 ORANGE DISTORTION GAIN* 1...10 TONE 0...10 VOLUME 0...10 - - - - - - C3 BLACK 2x10

d4 METAL DISTORTION GAIN* 1...10 TREBLE 0...10 MIDDLE 0...10 BASS 0...10 VOLUME 0...10 - - C9 US V30

d5 SHRED DISTORTION GAIN* 1...10 TREBLE 0...10 MIDDLE 0...10 BASS 0...10 VOLUME 0...10 - - C8 UK T75

d6 FUZZ GAIN* 1...10 TONE 0...10 VOLUME 0...10 - - - - - - C7 UK H30

d7 OCTAVE FUZZ GAIN* 1...10 TONE 0...10 VOLUME 0...10 - - - - - - C7 UK H30

A0 BOUTIQUE CLEAN GAIN* 0...10 TREBLE 0...10 MIDDLE 0...10 BASS 0...10 VOLUME 0...10 AMP/LINE A1...Ln C7 UK H30

A1 BLACK 2X12 GAIN* 0...10 TREBLE 0...10 MIDDLE 0...10 BASS 0...10 VOLUME 0...10 AMP/LINE A1...Ln C4 BLACK 2x12

A2 AC15 GAIN* 0...10 TREBLE 0...10 MIDDLE 0...10 BASS 0...10 VOLUME 0...10 AMP/LINE A1...Ln C5 AC15TBX

A3 AC30TB GAIN* 0...10 TREBLE 0...10 MIDDLE 0...10 BASS 0...10 VOLUME 0...10 AMP/LINE A1...Ln C6 AC30TBX

A4 UK 68P GAIN* 0...10 TREBLE 0...10 MIDDLE 0...10 BASS 0...10 VOLUME 0...10 AMP/LINE A1...Ln C7 UK H30

A5 UK '80 GAIN* 0...10 TREBLE 0...10 MIDDLE 0...10 BASS 0...10 VOLUME 0...10 AMP/LINE A1...Ln C7 UK H30

A6 UK MODERN GAIN* 0...10 TREBLE 0...10 MIDDLE 0...10 BASS 0...10 VOLUME 0...10 AMP/LINE A1...Ln C8 UK T75

A7 US MODERN GAIN* 0...10 TREBLE 0...10 MIDDLE 0...10 BASS 0...10 VOLUME 0...10 AMP/LINE A1...Ln C9 US V30

About the AMP/LINE setting

Use this setting to specify the type of device to which you've connected the AX5G; such as a guitar amp, mixer or recorder.

This setting compensates the output from the guitar amp model so that it will be suitable for connection to the input jack of your guitar amp.

A1: Use this setting if you've connected the AX5G to a clean-sounding amp, such as a typical US-made open-backed combo.

A2: Use this setting if you've connected the AX5G to an amp with a distinctive mid-range character, such as a UK-made open-backed combo.

A3: Use this setting if you've connected the AX5G to a stack-type amp, such as a 4x12 closed-back cabinet.

Ln: Use this setting if you've connected the AX5G to a line input, to the power amp input of a guitar amp, or to a recorder.

Concernant la configuration AMP/LINE

Réglez la configuration LINE/AMP sur la position appropriée ci-dessous.

A1: Utilisez cette configuration si vous avez à relier l’AX5G à un ampli de type “clean-sounding” tel qu’un ampli combo ouvert fabriqué aux USA.

A2: Utilisez cette configuration si vous avez à relier l’AX5G à un ampli ayant un registre médium caractéristique tel qu’un ampli combo ouvert

fabriqué au Royaume-Uni.

A3: Utilisez cette configuration si vous avez à relier l’AX5G à un chateau de type 4 x 12 enceintes ouvertes.

Ln: Utilisez cette configuration si vous avez à relier l’AX5G à une entrée Line, pour brancher directement à une console de mixage ou un enregistreur.

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Preset program chart

No.

Program name Pedal Type For

41 CLEAN VOLUME Clean AMP

42 CRUNCH VOLUME Crunch AMP

43 DIRT MOD CL FLN SPEED Lead AMP

44 SOLO VOLUME Solo AMP

45 ACOUSTIX DELAY/REV SLAP MIX Acoustic AMP/LINE

46 FILTRON MOD FILTRON MANUAL SE AMP

47 SHRED84 VOLUME Lead AMP/LINE

48 UFO WAH Wah+Solo AMP/LINE

49 OR DIST DRIVE/AMP OR DIST GAIN Dist AMP

50 PHASED PRE FX VIB/PH SPEED Crunch AMP/LINE

51 US MODRN DELAY/REV ECHO+ MIX Lead AMP

52 RND FILT MOD RND FILT MANUAL SE AMP

53 COBOHALL VOLUME Clean AMP/LINE

54 ROTARY MOD ROTARY SPEED SE AMP

55 UK '80S MOD CL FLN RESO Lead AMP

56 VULGAR D VOLUME Lead AMP

57 AC15 VOLUME Crunch AMP

58 PEACH VOLUME OD AMP

59 UK MODRN VOLUME Lead AMP

60 *ICE* MOD PITCH PITCH SE AMP

No.

Program name Pedal

Type For

61 GIBBY AC DELAY/REV ROOM MIX Acoustic AMP

62 TUBE OD DRIVE/AMP TUBE OD GAIN OD AMP

63 WAH WAH Wah AMP

64 RESO AC VOLUME Acoustic AMP

65 BTQ CL DELAY/REV SPRING MIX Clean AMP

66 AC30TB MOD TREM SPEED Crunch AMP

67 UK 68P DRIVE/AMP UK 68P GAIN Crunch AMP

68 SITAR(D) VOLUME SE AMP

69 MARTY AC DELAY/REV SLAP MIX Acoustic AMP

70 1973 PRE FX CH/FLN SPEED Clean AMP

71 APPLE VOLUME Wah+Crunch AMP

72 OCTAFUZZ DRIVE/AMP OCTAFUZZ TONE Dist AMP

73 AXIS DRIVE/AMP MLT HD MIX Clean LINE

74 SILVER VOLUME Lead LINE

75 2005 VOLUME Lead LINE

76 STRIPE PRE FX OCTAVE EFFECT Solo LINE

77 AC CREAM VOLUME Acoustic LINE

78 CLYDE WAH WAH Wah LINE

79 KSE MOSH VOLUME Solo LINE

80 TREMPAN MOD TREM SPEED SE LINE

CL FLN ........... CLASSIC FLANGER

DELAY/REV.... DELAY/REVERB

MOD ............... MODULATION

OR DIST ......... ORANGE DISTORTION

VIB/PH ............ U-VIBE/PHASER

RND FILT........ RANDOM STEP FILTER

RESO.............. RESONANCE

TUBE OD........ TUBE OVERDRIVE

TREM.............. TEXTREM

CH/FLN........... CHORUS/FLANGER

OCTAFUZZ ..... OCTAVE FUZZ

MLT HD........... MULTI HEAD ECHO

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